Question 1

In a (n)__________ interview,the interviewer controls the situation by asking a series of prepared questions in a set order.

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Question 2

Use an inquiry letter as a follow-up to a job interview if you __________________

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A)   would like to have more information about the job.
B)   are running low on funds and really need the job.
C)   have received a job offer from another firm and need to make a decision.
D)   want to bring your name to the interviewer's attention once again.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Most employers interview an applicant two or three times before deciding whether to offer a person a job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Preliminary screening interviews tend to be structured,with each applicant being asked the same questions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Within two days after an interview,you __________________

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A)   have a friend call to see whether you got the job.
B)   write a follow-up letter (using the format for persuasive messages)  and include another copy of your résumé.
C)   write a short note of thanks (using the format for routine messages) .
D)   assume that you didn't get the job if you haven't heard anything.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The best way to counteract feelings of shyness or self-consciousness about job interviews is to __________________

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A)   remove its source.
B)   use humour to mask these feelings.
C)   act overly confident to counteract these feelings.
D)   see a psychotherapist, since you obviously can't deal with such a serious problem on your own.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Briefly define "situational interview."

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In a situational interview (or behaviour...

Question 8

Briefly explain the primary differences between solicited application letters and unsolicited application letters.

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Whereas a solicited application letter i...

Question 9

Briefly explain the difference between a structured interview and an open-ended interview.

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In structured interv...

Question 10

You prepare for a video interview the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A letter accepting a job is legally binding.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You are more likely to be invited back for a second job interview if your __________ signals convince the interviewer that you are alert,assertive,confident,and responsible.

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The answer of You are more likely to be invited...

Question 13

An important purpose of the final job interview is to determine whether there is a good psychological fit between you and the job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A letter declining a job offer follows the __________ plan.

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The answer of A letter declining a job offer follows...

Question 15

The three steps of a successful employment interview are __________________

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A)   screening, selection, offer.
B)   warm-up, question-and-answer, close.
C)   questions, conclusion, follow-up.
D)   none of the above apply.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

You are more likely to have a successful interview if you __________________

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A)   refrain from smiling.
B)   maintain eye contact with the interviewer.
C)   avoid using hand gestures.
D)   do all of the above.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

When going to a job interview,__________________

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A)   take along samples of your work.
B)   don't bring copies of your résumé; you can assume the interviewer already has one.
C)   try not to be more than five or ten minutes late.
D)   do all of the above.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Most interviewers expect applicants to be a few minutes late for their appointment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

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This paragraph is de...

Question 20

Explain the dual purposes of employment interviews.

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The organization is trying to ...

Exam 16: Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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A letter declining a job offer follows the __________ plan.

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Use an inquiry letter as a follow-up to a job interview if you __________________

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Preliminary screening interviews tend to be structured,with each applicant being asked the same questions.

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You prepare for a video interview the same way you would prepare for an in-person interview.

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List the two functions of an application letter's final paragraph.

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